Residential Route Helper

Principal Responsibilities

• Ride on the vehicle to assist the Driver while servicing residential customers on a designated route.
• Climb on and off vehicle to load refuse, waste and poly carts; lift and carry trash bags and containers to the truck for disposal.
• Operate packing mechanism and various levers and handles to activate the lifting and loading mechanism.
• Aid the Driver in safely operating the vehicle by directing the Driver from the ground.
• Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip; spray and clean the hopper and truck.
• Courteously interact with all customers and colleagues on a daily basis to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste.
• Clean area around an accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

KRA #1: Create and foster a safe environment for both yourself, your team, and your equipment.

• Constant focus on safe practices both on and off the truck as well as in cab.
• Aid the driver with awareness. This includes safe backing practices as well as in cab awareness when traveling.

KRA #2: Maintain cleanliness at all times.

• Keep the cab and exterior of the truck clean including the rear steps and fixed blade area.
• Watch for and clean any debris that may fall loosely from the truck or be ejected from the hopper while packing.

KRA #3: Maintain professionalism and presentability.

• Always be in uniform or dressed appropriately for the job along with proper PPE.
• Always maintain professionalism when interacting with customers and the public.